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Unit 8: Contemporary macroeconomic issues

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The 2008 financial crisis and the trend of increasing income inequality in the United States are two major economic issues of the 21st century. Delve into these two case studies and learn how we can apply our understanding of market factors and economic policy to address or prevent these kinds of situations.